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New x-ray machines must be registered within 30 days of acquisition. Registration must be renewed every year for ALL machines in the office. You must also notify DEP within 30 days of any change in address, owner or number of machines.

https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/RadiationProtection/RadiationControl/Pages/default.aspx

Division of Radiation Control (717) 787-3720

Northeast: (570) 826-2511Southeast: (484) 250-5900

North-central: (570) 327-3636South-central: (717) 705-4700

Northwest: (814) 332-6945Southwest: (412) 442-4000

Regional Offices

Department of Environmental Protection Central Office

Division of Hazardous Waste:

https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Waste/SolidWaste/HazardousWaste/Pages/default.aspx#.VikxLk3D-Uk

(717) 787-6239, email: [email protected]

Division of Municipal and Residual Waste:

https://www.dep.pa.gov/Business/Land/Waste/SolidWaste/MunicipalWaste/Pages/default.aspx#.Vikxqk3D-Uk

(717) 787-7381, email: [email protected]

These divisions regulate medical waste and hazardous waste once it leaves your office. The proper handling and disposal of these wastes is your responsibility. To view proper waste handling procedures, you can view a PDF copy of PDA’s publication, Waste Management Guidelines: https://view.joomag.com/waste-management-guidelines-2018-edition/0616849001522693608?short.

Divisions of Hazardous Waste & Municipal and Residual Waste

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https://www.dep.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx